Small Movement Tracking

In various advanced applications, the ability to detect and track very small movements, ranging from a few millimeters to even sub-millimeter precision, is crucial. Such precise movement tracking is essential in fields where subtle changes need to be monitored and analyzed accurately. Here are a few use cases where tracking very small movements is particularly valuable:

• Health and Wellness Monitoring: Detecting changes in breathing patterns or heartbeats can provide valuable insights into an individual’s health status, aiding in the early detection of medical conditions.

• Industrial Automation: Monitoring the fine movements of machinery components helps in predictive maintenance and ensures the smooth operation of high-precision manufacturing processes.

• Security Systems: Detecting small vibrations or movements can enhance security systems by identifying unauthorized access or tampering attempts with high sensitivity.

• Research and Development: In scientific research, tracking tiny movements is essential for experiments that require precise measurement and control, such as in material testing or biological studies.

Acconeer Offering

Acconeer’s sensors are designed to deliver the high precision needed for these applications, using state-of-the-art PCR technology to detect even the smallest movements reliably. To address these use cases we have created several Reference and Example Applications that could be used as a reference on how to utilize the PCR technology:

• Breathing Reference Application: This Reference Application shows how the breathing rate of a stationary person can be estimated using the A121 sensor.

• Vibration Example Application: This Example Application illustrates how the A121 sensor can be used to estimate the frequency content of a vibrating object, measured at a distance.

• Phase Tracking Example Application: This Example Application shows how a single object can be tracked using only the phase information of the A121 data.